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Mining in Arizona has always been very important. Over 900 different minerals have been discovered in Arizona. Hundreds of towns in Arizona owe their very existence to mining operations. Arizona’s eco

Coyamito Agate comes from about 40 miles north of the famous Laguna Agate area. The area is in the state of Chihuahua, in Northern Mexico. Coyamito Agate is well known for its vibrant colors of...

Selenite is a form of Gypsum, which is one of the more common sedimentary minerals. It is a major rock forming mineral that produces massive beds, usually from precipitation out of highly...

Poppy Jasper is an orbicular jasper. Poppy Jasper's pattern has small orbs or sphere shapes and it was so named because the orbs resemble the poppy flower. This semiprecious stone material is...

Chrysocolla is a hydrated copper silicate and is found in the copper oxide zones of major copper deposits. Chrysocolla is usually found with other copper ores, most commonly Malachite. Arizona is...

Leopard Skin Jasper is named for its lovely and colorful pattern. It is an orbicular jasper with mottled reds, pinks, yellows, and browns and resembles the fur of a leopard. Though called a jasper...

Agates are members of the chalcedony family. Chalcedony (kal SED' nee) is any form of microcrystalline quartz, where the crystals are too small to be seen without high magnification. However, in the...

Spiderweb Obsidian was recently discovered in Chihuahua, Mexico. Only a small amount of rough is coming out! It is a lovely midnight blue semiprecious gemstone with sky blue "webbing", but it is...

What is the difference between agates and jaspers? Agates and jaspers are both members of the Chalcedony stone family. Chalcedony (kal SED' nee) is any form of microcrystalline quartz, where the...

For those interested in pursuing education and a career in mining. This may not be an exhaustive list and the information presented is taken directly off their websites, but may change at any time. I